The name Paul, incidentally, has completely plunged out of the top 100 in 2012, having been ranked previously at No. 94 in 2000, and No. 18 in 1960.

In 2012, there were eight girls’ names based on biblical characters in the top 100: Chloe, Abigail, Hannah, Sarah, Anna, Elizabeth, Leah, and Julia. It’s nine if one includes Maria, the Spanish name for Mary.

In 2000, there were 11 making the top 100, with Rachel, Rebecca, Diana and Mary added to those just mentioned, but Leah not making the list.